PlayStation Vita release date and details confirmed

But only for Japan

Sony's PlayStation Vita has been given a release date of 17 December in Japan, with the games giant promising 26 games at launch and 100 in an unspecified 'launch window'.

The PS Vita has sparked widespread interest although a price point of 24,980 Yen (approximately £206) for the WiFi-only unit means that it will come in at significantly more than the Nintendo 3DS following its radical price cut.

You can check out what you need to know about the Vita in video form below:

However, the PlayStation Vita forgoes the gimmick of 3D for dual analogue sticks, and also brings more graphics and processing power to boot.

Games

Fifa 12, F1 2011 and Uncharted: Golden Abyss are among the launch titles, alongside the might of Final Fantasy X HD – for a handheld that is looking to go one better than the PSP and provide genuine competition in the portable console market for Nintendo.

There is no official PS Vita UK release date or price as yet, although we are expecting the console to arrive early in 2012 although the price is likely to be significantly higher than £206.

Sony also showed off an accessory pack at the launch which included a case and headphones.